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5 Vegan Recipes Your Friends Will Love

This list of recipes is a love letter to all of the delicious, creative and unique meals that vegans can make. Whether you are a picky eater or just looking for something new and exciting vegan foods , here are some dishes that will keep your taste buds happy and leave you feeling good about what you’re putting into your body. Cold Peanut Stew Cold Peanut Stew is a traditional dish in Ghana. It's made with peanuts, onions and tomatoes. The peanuts are a good source of protein, fiber and vitamins A, E and B-6. The onion also has many health benefits such as lowering blood pressure, reducing inflammation and improving circulation. As for tomatoes, they're an excellent source of vitamin C! Sweet Potato Gnocchi Sweet potato gnocchi is one of those things that when you first hear about it, you wonder why you hadn't thought of it before. These little dumplings are made from sweet potatoes and flour, and they're insanely delicious—and so easy to make! Gnocchi are most often se...

Best Vegan Cakes To Bake

 As vegans, we always look for ways to recreate animal-based dishes into healthier vegan foods . Why? People tend to think that vegan food is bland and just veggies - that’s absolutely not true! So today, I searched through the internet to curate an article about the best vegan cakes worthy to be served at a vegan culinary cruise . I have chosen three great vegan cakes that will surely make you say “that is so fetch!”. Vegan Chocolate Cake We can’t talk about cakes without mentioning chocolate cakes. What makes this recipe by Sweetest Menu unique? It has NO BUTTER, NO MILK, and NO EGGS. But then again, isn’t that what vegan food is supposed to be?  Sweetest Menu’s Vegan Chocolate Cake is creamy, soft, and light chocolate cake topped with a super awesome chocolate frosting. Ugh, heavenly. Vegan Galaxy Cake If you want to take your baking and design skills to the test, recreating Vegan Dollhouse’s Vegan Galaxy Cake will make you squeal in delight! This delightful extraterrestr...

Must-Try Vegan Quarantine Recipes

If you’ve spent the last week or so stuck at home, dreaming of vegan river cruises , you’re definitely not alone. With general health and safety as our biggest priority at the moment, it’s definitely important to find ways in which we can keep ourselves company not just today but for days to come. What better way to kill time then by trying out new and exciting vegan recipes? Lucky for you, we’ve scoured around the internet for the most interesting ones. Read on to check them out! Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce over Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Rice Been daydreaming of a trip to Southeast Asia? Don’t worry, your tummy and your tastebuds can at least enjoy an adventure. This easy and fantastically spicy recipe from Cookie and Kate serves up an exciting dish consisting of Thai peanut sauce, roasted sweet potatoes, and bell peppers all on top rice. Photo Credit & Recipe:  cookieandkate.com/spicy-thai-peanut-sauce-over-roasted-sweet-potatoes-and-rice Rice Noodles al Po...

Paul McCartney's Veganism and His Favorite Food

Vegan foods are all that Paul McCartney eats nowadays and had been for a long while. But back then, it was not one of her defining things about him. Everyone knows him. Prominent songwriter, one of the Beatles, and a dear friend of John Lennon. So how and when did veganism come into play? Let us read and find out! Sir Paul McCartney He and His Wife Inspired Each Other It is a pretty simple answer. His late wife and he are animal lovers. Both Paul McCartney and Linda were known to become vegans after seeing sweet lambs playing outside when they were living on their farm. They had a realization due to this and had rejected meat ever since then. Linda was fond of her horses as well and would not fail to move them with her when they changed towns. She also had a goose come to their farm by a long taxi ride. When Did He Start Veganism? Paul McCartney has been practicing this lifestyle since 1975. He is one of the most notable celebrities advocating veganism. With his wife, he ...

Emphasizing Complete Nutrition and Holistic Well-being in Veganism

Inclusive. Sustainable. Healthy.  These are the common adjectives that you hear when veganism is talked about. Since its inception, the said diet has improved many lives - giving people better self outlook, lifestyle, and even psychological balance. Vegan foods are considered as great natural sources of vitamins and minerals needed for bodily functioning. Aside from stores that sell vegan foods, there are travel providers that offer vegan travel such as Vegan Culinary Cruises designed to give passengers an all-encompassing adventure including exclusive onboard activities, local cuisine excursions, and immersive experiences. Being vegan can be a fun lifestyle too. When practicing veganism, it is important to maintain a balanced plant-based diet to make sure that you just don’t fulfill the philosophy but also get the right nutrition. Here are some helpful reminders on how to maintain a healthy diet: Eat Complete For people who practice veganism, it is important to eat a...

2 Great Dishes From Around the World (and How to Make Them Vegan)

The world is full of delectable dishes, from modern-day masterpieces to recipes passed down from generations. The ratatouille of France, the pasta of Italy the assorted noodle soups of Asia -- all fine examples of cuisine around the world. Sadly, many of these cultural culinary delights possess animal products. However, with the innovation and determination of vegan foodies everywhere, these traditionally meat and animal-product based foods can be easily made all-green, with the use of vegan or vegetarian recipes . The ubiquitous vegan burger, with its tofu/soybean/mushroom-based patty, is a product of vegans determined to offer healthier food options. With that said, what about other world-famous dishes? How can they be “veganized?” Here are some great cultural dishes from around the world, along with some tips to make them vegan. Bourguignon (France) Photo Credit: veganricha.com/2018/10/vegan-mushroom -bourguignon-instant-pot.html Ah, France, the home of haute cuisine. I...

Basic Store Cupboard Ingredients and Vegan Substitutes for Starting a Vegan Lifestyle

Many basic store cupboard ingredients that are found in every kitchen and are essential for creating a wide variety of simple vegan dishes . These include: Olive Oil Dried Herbs and Spices Pasta (not egg-based) Noodles (not egg-based) Tinned Tomatoes Tomato Puree Tinned Fruit Soy Sauce Vegetable stock cubes Top Chilled Ingredients for Simple Vegan Recipes There are now many vegan substitutes available for animal products such as meat and dairy. While it is better to have whole, natural foods as the bulk of your diet, these foods can have their place in a vegan foods diet and can be used to create quick and simple vegan recipes. Always be careful to check the label, as the products are sometimes only suitable for vegetarians, not vegans. Vegan substitutes include: Vegan Margarine Vegan Cheese Vegan Mayo Soya Milk Soy Yoghurts Soy Ice Cream Meat Substitutes (e.g. mince, burgers, sausages, etc.) Tofu Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Fresh fruits and vegetables ...